Global challenges, Dutch solutions

"Entrepreneurs and their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)''. Under that title launched Global Compact Network Netherlands, VNO-NCW and MKB-Netherlands the new publication of the SDGs under the banner Global Challenges Dutch solutions.

Entrepreneurs are excited about the SDGs. They see it as THE global agenda until 2030. Precisely the Dutch business with all the knowledge and expertise to contribute to achieving the 17 SDGs. Especially when it comes to global issues like adequate food, health, access to clean water and energy. Cooperation with governments, NGOs and knowledge institutions is key. Something good Netherlands has mastered.

Companies are beginning asked this year what they are up to when it comes to the SDGs. These examples are partly contained in a letter from Minister Ploumen to parliament late May. However, the examples were so numerous that the organization decided to dedicate an extensive publication on the SDGs. To inspire and thus show what is happening.

The publication gives entrepreneurs explanation of how you can get started with the SDGS and many examples are shared how in practice is working on achieving the SDGs.